Gaza health ministry reports 19 deaths in three days

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Tuesday that 19 people were killed in the Gaza Strip since Saturday. The ministry stated that six of those deaths occurred in the 24 hours prior to the announcement, while 13 had been recorded over the preceding weekend.

Among the recent fatalities was a man who died on Tuesday morning in Khan Younis after his displacement camp was bombed. A separate air strike targeted a group of individuals at the University College of Applied Sciences in Khan Younis, killing another person. Gaza's Ministry of Interior also documented an air strike in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis that targeted police officers and security personnel, though the ministry did not provide a final count of casualties from that specific incident.

Educational institutions have faced increased pressure in recent weeks as the new academic year has progressed. The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education stated that at least 14 pupils and four teachers were killed in Gaza during October. Last month, an Israeli bombing on the campus of the Islamic University killed three employees. The ministry added that more than 97 percent of schools and universities in the strip have been destroyed by attacks, leaving remaining facilities vulnerable to further damage.

These events occur against the backdrop of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, which was mediated by the United States. The deal was designed to stop the bombardment and ease restrictions on humanitarian aid. Israeli authorities have maintained tight controls on entry, allowing an average of 200 trucks into the territory per day. This figure is well below the agreed limit of 600 trucks and the estimated minimum needed to meet local needs.

The Palestinian Health Ministry stated that nearly 1,600 people have been killed since the ceasefire took effect, including more than 340 children. Another 5,700 people have been wounded in that period. The total death toll since the conflict began in October 2023 has reached at least 74,600, with thousands of others missing or trapped under rubble.

Gaza's Government Media Office reported that Israeli forces have committed 5,989 violations of the ceasefire since October 11, 2025. These violations include air strikes, shootings, home demolitions, raids, and arbitrary arrests.

The next scheduled update from the Palestinian Health Ministry is expected to follow the standard weekly reporting cycle, providing a new aggregate count of casualties for the preceding week.